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President Trump extended an olive branch to North Korea during the summit by agreeing to stop the large United States-South Korean military exercise, something Pyongyang has long called a “grave provocation” that is a preparation for an invasion. The president’s revelation that he planned to put the “war games” on hold as part of the agreement with […]

Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march, 90-minute minimum. Look to better the time that is the standard and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 […]

Thirty-two OH-58D Kiowa Warriors conduct a flyover above Fort Bragg, N.C., 2016, during the final stateside flight of the aircraft, April 15, 2016. The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior has been a mainstay in the skies over the area for more than 25 years. DoD photo by Kenneth Kassens See the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior in action in […]

Tuesday is our Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups, then squats, lunges and the sled push followed by a four-mile run in under 32 minutes. These exercises will build up leg power, strength, and endurance that will serve you well in SOF. Training: Continue to prep for the […]

U.S. and South Korean Marines carry an inflatable boat into the water during training as a part of the Korean Marine Exchange Program in South Korea, April 4, 2016. The exchange is designed to increase interoperability and reinforce the alliance between the United States and South Korea. The U.S. Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, […]

Lee Mize as he was known to his friends was awarded the Medal of Honor for incredible valor in the Korean War as an enlisted man, later became an officer and served in Special Forces for three and a half tours in Vietnam before retiring in 1981. Mize was born August 28, 1931 in Albertville, […]

A Monday morning pre-test of the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) with many of the exercises that will be tested. Always go for perfect form when doing the pushups, it will be an area that is always looked at hard during the PT tests in Selection. After the exercises, a three-mile run as fast as […]

Marines conduct a deck shoot at night during Western Pacific Deployment 16 aboard the USS New Orleans in the Pacific Ocean, April 1, 2016. The Marines are assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hector de Jesus Watch U.S. Marines conducting a deck shoot in the video […]

“There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.” — Miyamoto Musashi, “The Book of Five Rings” Getting “cool guy” gear and tricking out your firearm is awesome, I have several mods and bits of […]

It is time for our Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. The standard is 120 minutes, maximum. Your goal should be to come in much quicker. Stretch well both before […]

Air Force special tactics students swim the length of the pool with their hands and feet bound during a class before scuba training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 29, 2016. The class familiarizes trainees with the basics of water operations. The trainees perform tasks such as tying knots underwater, staying afloat without their arms and […]

Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a shoulder and back workout. Pull-ups, Deadlifts, Side Raises and Shoulder Presses. Followed by a four-mile run in 32 minutes or less. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook and stretch well. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 x […]